wolf's peach en · NOUN
Etymology
From wolf + -'s + peach. This name arose out of the superstition that tomatoes were poisonous or otherwise savage fruits, suitable for wilder beasts rather than humans.
Meanings
- (obsolete) A tomato (Solanum lycopersicum).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| wolf's peaches | Number=Plur | lexicographic |